Dynapath 10 Manual
What is a Machine-Control Package (or MCP)? As early as 1986, DynaPath Systems, Inc. (formerly Autocon Technologies, Inc.) offered a package that included a complete CNC control, axis servo drives, motors, interconnecting cabling and necessary electrical devices bundled in an electrical enclosure. These packages were intended as a comprehensive kit to be installed on a CNC-prepped knee mill or to facilitate conversion of a manual knee mill to a CNC-controlled knee mill. In some rare cases, a mechanical kit that provided precision ballscrews to replace acme screws was also provided.
I just got an old bridgeport that has a dynapath system 10 controller on it. The controller is in good shape, everything seems to be functioning correctly, and someone at some point had replaced all the membrane switches on the panel with pushbutton switches (which I agree are way better).
What is the best source of info for an old controller like this? Trial and error has gotten me pretty far so far, but I don't have any documentation and trying to upload a part program is a little scary. I don't think I need a full manual, but I can't find much discussion of these controllers online. Is it because people that have them know how to use them already, and no one else is having to figure them out because they are so old? If someone has a system 10 and could give me a few pointers, I'd really appreciate it. Another thought I had the other day was to just upgrade to a newer controller and be done with it. I'm not sure if its worth the hassle.
So if anyone is interested I'd be willing to sell it. I'd sell the old MSI amplifiers too if you are interested. Similar Threads:. Ice9er, Welcome to the world of Dynapath controllers! You are correct, they're quirky by today's standards. But they are a great foundation machine. I own a Dynapath 20 control on a Tree mill.
The only difference is that the 20 will allow you to download files (drip feed) and the 10 will not. Neither control has much RAM by today's standards.
Dynapath 10 Control
A great source of information is the original manual, which surprisingly enough is still available from Dynapath for $210.00. Another source of info is Al Strelbicki at Parts and Smarts in Burlington, WI.
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(sales@partsandsmartsinc.com) Al rebuilt the DC power supply on my control and reset all of the parameters and got it in great working order. I highly recommend him. They might even be willing to pay you something for the boards since they rebuild and sell parts. Is it worth the hassle versus upgrading to a modern control? Well, that depends on your objectives. I'm a Mastercam X4 user and learning the ins and outs of the Dynapath control has given me a greater appreciation for just how far we've come, and how truly wonderful Mastercam is in spite of it's $5000.00 price tag.
And programing the Dynapath tends to be a humbling experience even on a good day. So, when I start '.to get to big for my britches' I head over the the old Tree mill and bring myself back down to earth. I hope it all works out for you. Shearer Machine Shop Services Arroyo Grande, CA.